AFPPA: Real Professional Growth Begins Here

AFPPA offers unparalleled peer-to-peer continuing medical education in small group settings at conferences held in exciting and diverse locations across the country. Nowhere else can you find CME for PAs, taught by PAs, with a curriculum that is specifically designed for primary care physician assistants. That’s one reason why the AFPPA is growing by leaps and bounds. Join us and discover why we’re now serving over 1,500 attendees at our educational events. AFPPA members also receive deep discounts on conference registration fees.

2015 Fall Conference Poster Presentations

Welcome to the AFPPA fourth annual poster presentation and Student Research Review event. The poster presentations this year will be held at the AFPPA Fall CME 2015 New Orleans, LA.

1. Empirical research (involves collecting and analyzing data from research subjects)

2. Case report

3. Practice improvement

4. Curricular innovation

5. Professional outreach/advocacy

6. Medical mission/service project

Posters must be original and need to be completed at the time of submission. Posters not previously presented at a professional meeting or conference, excluding a PA programs conference/poster session, will be eligible for rewards. Posters based on graduate course work or an extracurricular project are encouraged and will also be accepted for review. Literature reviews are not acceptable for poster presentation.

Graduate PA Gallery Awards

1st: Free conference registration and on-site acknowledgement, one night's stay at the Hotel, and publicity in AFPPA Partner Journals.

stipend and one night's stay at the Hotel.and publicity in AFPPA Partner Journals.

2nd and 3rd: Acknowledgement at conference and invited to present on-site, and publicity in AFPPA Partnered Journals

General information and requirements for the poster event are outlined below. If you meet the requirements and are considering submitting a poster for review, please download and review Creating a Successful Poster Presentation.

Important Dates

August 1st, 11:59 p.m. EST: Deadline for abstract submission.

August 15th: Final decision regarding acceptance. Authors will be notified of the decision by email.

September 1st: Decision of poster presenters to attend annual meeting.

September 25: Poster presentations in New Orleans

Authors of accepted abstracts are encouraged to make their own travel arrangements to present and discuss their research at the Annual Conference. Reminder: Presenting authors have until September 1st to confirm their attendance at the Annual Conference. All accepted posters will receive one complementary conference registration.

To submit a poster for review,

send an email to info@afppa.org with your poster attached.

Please include the following information in your email:

Name of presenter:

Affiliated authors (if any):

Affiliated program or association:

Title of the poster:

Author's email address:

Cell phone:

Home phone:

Fax #:

Preferred method of contact:

Attending the conference (yes or no):

General Requirements

All abstracts must be submitted by a PA or PA student who is an active fellow or student member of AFPPA (membership rates are nominal); and can claim authorship in the project. Authorship is defined as substantial participation; which includes involvement in the concept and design, or analysis and interpretation of data, drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content and final approval of the version to be published. Authorship is not acceptable if the author only provides encouragement, physical facilities, financial support, critiques or editorial contributions.

An individual may be the submitting author on up to two abstracts, but cannot be included as an author on more than three. Authorship limitations may be waived for faculty sponsoring students in Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate programs.

Individuals or companies who are interested in presenting scientific information must have participation by a physician assistant. If not they are encouraged to submit their information for exhibit in the AFFPA exhibit hall. Please submit a request through www.afppa.org on the contact us tab and mention the Research and Education committee in your request. For more information on presenting in the exhibit hall, contact Minnie Chau at minnie@chamberlainmedical.com.

Expenses associated with the submission, preparation and presentation of posters is the responsibility of the presenter. Presenters who are accepted by AFPPA are encouraged to register for the conference but are not required to do so in order to present. For more information on registration and costs please contact info@afppa.org or call 508-998-6000.

March 21-24, 2012Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Treat your family to a delightful adventure at one of America’s favorite spring break destinations while you catch up on your CME requirements. Join colleagues at the AFPPA Spring 2012 Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and take advantage of special hotel rates and discounts at Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and more. Here’s a peek at what’s waiting for you:

AFPPA Conference Pre-RegistrationSign up here to request a brochure by mail and to receive email announcements and updates regarding upcoming conferences and other PA News.

Special Offer for PAs and NPs – Bring a Colleague and Get a 15% Discount! AFPPA is offering a 15% "bring a colleague" discount to physician assistants and nurse practitioners attending our annual conferences. Download and complete the AFPPA Conference registration form, write code “AFPPA15” across the bottom along with the name of your colleague and fax to 770.640.1095. Make sure your colleague registers for the same conference to receive your discount!

Special Offer for PAs and NPs – Bring a Colleague and Get a 15% Discount! AFPPA is offering a 15% "bring a colleague" discount to physician assistants and nurse practitioners attending our annual conferences. Download and complete the AFPPA Conference registration form, write code “AFPPA15” across the bottom along with the name of your colleague and fax to 770.640.1095. Make sure your colleague registers for the same conference to receive your discount!

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AFPPA Fall CME

Conference 2015

New Orleans, LA

September 23-26, 2015

Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel

Mark your calendar- Registration is open

25.75 hours of general CME plus optional breakout workshops

Join us on Bourbon Street!

AFPPA is pleased to partner with the PAs for Tomorrow (PAFT) and the Association of PAs in OB/Gyn (APAOG)

Special Offer for PAs and NPs – Bring a Colleague and Get a 15% Discount! AFPPA is offering a 15% "bring a colleague" discount to physician assistants and nurse practitioners attending our annual conferences. Download and complete the AFPPA Conference registration form, write code “AFPPA15” across the bottom along with the name of your colleague and fax to 770.640.1095. Make sure your colleague registers for the same conference to receive your discount!

Physician AssistantsThis program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 22 hours of AAPA Category I CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs. Additional credit is available through Optional Workshops.

Nurse PractitionersAccording to the American Nurses Credentialing Center, you are permitted to earn and file CE credits for programs accredited by the AAPA. For more information, please visit: www.nursecredentialing.org.

Athletic TrainersAFPPA will be offering continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This is a great opportunity to obtain your CEU/CME if you are dual certified. Sessions are planned and will be designated for CEU credit for athletic trainers as well as CME credit for PAs. In addition, a separate CEU certificate will be available for athletic trainers to submit to their own licensing and/or certification board. Please visit www.bocatc.org for details.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is an American Southwest-themed Disney Moderate Resort hotel set on Lago Dorado – a glimmering 22-acre lake – that invokes the spirit and romance of Spanish-colonial Mexico.

Conveniently located between Disney’s Animal Kingdom® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ theme parks, the brightly colored Spanish-style guest rooms, conference facilities, shops, restaurants and cantinas evoke a relaxing atmosphere inspired by a placid lifestyle where time goes by just a little bit slower than usual.

In addition to having a variety of Disney® theme parks right next door, resort guests are treated to several on-site luxuries including the choice of swimming in three heated pools, working out at the La Vida Health Club, playing at the Iguana Arcade and exploring the many trails around the resort!

Special rates for AFPPA conference attendees begin at $153 per night. To make your hotel reservations, book online or call 407.939.1020 today, and mention that you are with the AFPPA Spring 2012 conference. These rates are guaranteed only until February 28, 2012, and it is possible that the property will sell out before then.

Once your room reservation is booked, take advantage of Disney’s complimentary transportation service to and from the Orlando International Airport.

Call 407.WDW.DINE to make your leisure-time dining reservations up to 90 days in advance. See a listing of Disney Signature Dining restaurants, locations and menus here.

Founded in 1998, the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was developed for the mutual benefit of physician assistants across the United States. As one of the largest and fastest growing medical specialty organizations, our mission is to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAs. Additionally, the AFPPA provides medical information relevant to the family practice discipline.